F80 BMW M3 Carbon Fiber Side Skirts (and other CF goodies)

[@shiftclick46]

I LOVE the front splitters. You're doing everything i'll be doing when I upgrade my F30 to an M3!

[@TommyLGarage]

shiftclick46 thank you! Yes I was torn a burn but now that I have them I really love them. Thanks for watching btw. Next episode should be fun - stay tuned :)

[@GTRuppsala]

I think it looks really good, both the front and sides...

[@TommyLGarage]

M135 M5 GT-R thank you. I love it too. Now time to work on the rear.

[@garrettmoy]

Love your videos. So nice to see someone’s channel with the F8x platform & so many DIY’s.

[@TommyLGarage]

Garrett Moy Thank you for the kind words I really appreciate it. I hope you continue enjoying the channel!

[@christianperles9780]

Looks good! I’m torn about the upper splitters on my f80 m3. The car is black so it won’t be as noticeable, but def need to order the side skirts they look great. Time for you to get a trunk spoiler next!

[@TommyLGarage]

Christian Perles haha yea I already ordered the spoiler and mirror caps. That and rear bumper pieces will complete the exterior look. That is until it’s time for new wheels haha

[@TheNewSchoolGamer]

The upper front splitters look great, makes the F80 look a lot better

[@TommyLGarage]

TheNewSchoolGamer thanks. But they’re long gone now :(

[@pyton75]

Nice video Tom 👍,looks great I will just do the mirrors caps black also

[@TommyLGarage]

Ic4 RuS thank you! And yes agreed. Mirror caps and maybe rear trunk spoiler ?

[@JulesAA88]

Great Video Tom, I love the side skirts. The front splitter doesn't look bad but I myself actually prefer the GTS Style front splitter, looks much more aggressive.

[@TommyLGarage]

Assion Ayikutu I love the GTS splitter but I could not drive with it. I barely get up certain driveways as is. And it’s my daily so I need to be somewhat reasonable :)

[@okaygk5082]

Def looked great on the front splitters topic. Front is perfect. Do not take it off unless you plan to change the complete look.

[@TommyLGarage]

okayGK I think you’re right. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@cbvgroup4046]

well done Tom, Car looks great, I'm still undecided on doing any carbon work to my F80, but your video has made me think!!!! thanks great video !!

[@TommyLGarage]

CBV Group thank you! Much appreciated. I was also on the fence but once I saw one in person I knew I had to have it. Let me know if you have any questions or need someone to push you and commit to this! Hehe

[@ViceVersaMusik1]

God! Such a Beautiful car man! Especially in that blue dude! I want one so damn bad!

[@TommyLGarage]

ViceVersa Musik thank you. It puts a huge smile on my face every time I drive it. I appreciate you watching the video! Hope you enjoy the other ones too.

[@edkay3178]

golly, your car looks great!!

[@TommyLGarage]

Ed K. Thanks!! Work in progress still

[@stephenmurad4523]

Looks amazing....well done again for another great vid 😁

[@TommyLGarage]

Well thank you!

[@AHeatedMess]

I love the music 🎶🎼

[@enriosso3604]

The upper splitters look really good they make the car look much more aggressive it just completes the front. I will get a pair for my f80 too. You mind telling me where you got the splitters from?

[@TommyLGarage]

Enri Osso Check our Vlog 17 - I put the contact info in the description. Thanks for the kind words.

[@curry33343]

Love the splitters klasse

[@PaulSvk84]

Looks good dude!

[@alexl6433]

Roof looks sick man!!!

[@TommyLGarage]

Manny Land thanks!!! I’m super happy with it. Works well with the black accents

[@alexl6433]

Tom Lawrowski Did you get the Xpel black or used regular vinyl

[@TommyLGarage]

Manny Land honestly I’m not sure. I asked my guy to do gloss black vinyl. I want to say it’s 3M he did do my rear quarters with xpel clear

[@reeder58]

Nice just starting to look for those side skirts now...looks close to mine lol

[@TommyLGarage]

I ended up removing and went with oem

[@tonydoberman21]

Car looks sick man, keep it up!!!! Great vids

[@TommyLGarage]

TJ Lassiter thanks so much. I really appreciate the support

[@tonydoberman21]

Tom Lawrowski you got it man! Are you going to the meetup Nick is putting on? I’m considering making the drive from DC..... 😊

[@TommyLGarage]

TJ Lassiter yes! I’ll be there. You should make the drive. I’m sure it will be a great event.

[@phobia112]

Beautiful car, good job

[@TommyLGarage]

Rickard W thanks! I think I should have drilled the side skirts first for easier installation but it wasn’t too bad. Thanks for watching!

[@chrispierce8238]

Looks brilliant tommy. What size are the alloys and also tyres. Thanks. Would love this look on mine

[@christianperles9780]

@Tom Lawrowski haha yes it’s never ended. What wheels are you going with? I just got BBS CI-R and I am very pleased with them.

[@TommyLGarage]

Christian Perles yes!! Those are the ones I was looking at. Beautiful wheels! Congrats.

[@number1fansince]

This guy is an OG. He looks old but still has a nice car tho

[@TommyLGarage]

Oh snap old? That sucks! Haha. Hey but thanks for watching and supporting the senior citizen community :)

[@jhoanayala2845]

Friend, I bought a m3, what accessories do you have left over?

[@jcrservices9485]

I think all the carbon fiber you added is just enough. Sets off the yas!

[@TommyLGarage]

JCR Services thanks!!! I appreciate the comment

[@TidyChi]

Looks awesome! Job well done!

[@TommyLGarage]

Chi Tidy thanks! I appreciate it. Works in progress and more to come soon.

[@richardbaron2948]

Love the carbon sills trims. Why not make them with the cutouts so you dont have to cut the carbon? Be a lot easier and simpler for home DIY fitting..

[@sjtanman]

Sweet M dude don't know how you drive in snow... I live in SO CA and I won't drive my M3 in the rain!!! love the F80s thoe..

[@TommyLGarage]

Thank you! And yes I drive it 365 :)

[@RABEANTs]

Thanks to share ... beautiful car, treated with passion and kindness :) , just the way it should be ... keep taking care (y)

[@TommyLGarage]

RABEANTs thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@mq2825]

More snow coming here in Jersey this week more plowing to do in the M3 😎

[@TommyLGarage]

yousaf qamar you know it! I’ll be out there patrolling the streets of Woodbridge

[@ramzi4896]

MANS SAID "AHH" 157 TIMES LMAOOOO

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for counting

[@tyronengae4780]

Keep it going. I’m still waiting on the led headlight bulb upgrade

[@TommyLGarage]

Tyrone Ngae I didn’t forget about you! It’s in the works. Thanks for the support btw !

[@TheZander1231]

The front upper looks great! Ordered them for mine but since mine is Mineral grey, the won’t pop as much as yours. :-/

[@TommyLGarage]

Awesome! Yes you’ll love them. The CF sparkle will make them pop.

[@kurosagii1]

hey, love your channel! for the upper front splitters, is that from Jay G as well?

[@TommyLGarage]

kurosagii1 yes sir. Hit him up

[@kurosagii1]

thanks again, did you encounter any hazes/cloudiness on the carbon fiber's clear coat after a few months? Just wanted to make sure the coating is good before ordering!

[@TommyLGarage]

kurosagii1 So the splitters ended up yellowing a bit. The spoiler and the side skirts are totally fine

[@stuartshen6188]

Next time wear a respirator when cutting carbon fiber, that stuff is highly carcinogenic. Cool car, great video!

[@TommyLGarage]

Great idea. I was stupid and didn’t know

[@ماالقصة-م5ح]

it"s lock super super nice men carbon fiber everywhere

[@TommyLGarage]

Thank you. I did not expect to like carbon fiber that much but I really do. ما القصة؟

[@ماالقصة-م5ح]

yeah men keep uploading and your channel be big someday

[@manyului5798]

You should wear a good mask when cutting CF since you absolutely don't want to breathe in the microscopic fiber

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes greAt point. I’ve leaned ever since.

[@Floortile83]

You really should spray paint or clear coat over your cuts to protect from rust and corrosion.

[@davis7323]

They're abs plastic

[@thecracklingexhaust]

Like what kind of self tapping screws did you use, and what size

[@TommyLGarage]

1 inch long stainless

[@thecracklingexhaust]

Tommy L Garage thank you 🙏

[@TommyLGarage]

Be sure they’re flat heads. They need to sit flush with the body of the car. V-heads won’t work

[@HammerbiteStudios]

I notice the link is gone for the side skirts???

[@TommyLGarage]

Updated - good catch. Thanks!

[@samient4348]

do you just drill the self tapping screws anywhere or is there a specific location

[@TommyLGarage]

Sami Ent anywhere

[@EltonMachadoongoogle]

Looks good but the upper lip on front wasn't needed

[@TommyLGarage]

Elton Machado thanks. I kind of grew to like the upper splitters. They’re easy to remove so I can always do that. Thanks for watching by the way.

[@BorisArtemyev]

Hey Tommy, where did you wrap your roof? Thanks

[@TommyLGarage]

Boris Artemyev The Tint Shop In Edison NJ but I do not recommend them.

[@chadscogins984]

Can you attach a link please Id like more info

[@mperformance3502]

Always wondered who specs these with sunroofs lmao. Oh well, I guess if you really need roof racks...

[@TommyLGarage]

Juan Esteban I also use the sunroof to mount my GoPro :)

[@davis7323]

I prefer a sunroof as well

[@newimageauto3966]

Awesome. I'm thinking about getting the side skirts too. My car looks the same as yours. Lol

[@TommyLGarage]

ray wong we can install it together. Easy and now I have even a better technique

[@newimageauto3966]

Text me . 3479226119

[@redclaw01]

Did you get your car with the sunroof on purpose?

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes. I love the extra light.

[@thecracklingexhaust]

What did you use to drill the side skirts in ?

[@TommyLGarage]

1 inch stainless screws with flat heads

[@0521carlos]

👍👍😎

[@AprilVic]

Im never a fan of the front upper splitters, several reasons: 1. too much carbon! 2. you have the side skirts, front lower splitters and lip that have oem counter parts, bmw doesn't make upper splitters for a reason (it just doesn't look right). 3. Combining with the lower splitters on a non-black car the front looks like it's having two duck beaks on both sides of the bumper. I don't know if my language makes sense but you can pause the video at 10:18 and focus your eyes on the passenger side of the splitters. They really look like a duck beak to me. Just my 2 cents.

[@TommyLGarage]

Victor Yao you make a great point. That’s why I’m torn between keeping them on and taking them off. I’ll see how they’ll hold up and will decide. At least they’ll protect my bumper at the next track day!

[@andrewthomson9854]

Tommy, is this company still in business?

[@TommyLGarage]

No. But I made this video and updated links kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5C9o3WYbLCLY7c

[@JulesAA88]

Oh yeah I forgot the car is slightly lowered

[@d4n13lch01]

What are the measurements for the suspension?

[@TommyLGarage]

d choi according to Macht Schnell it’s a drop of 1.1 inch up front and 0.8 inches in the rear. Personally for me it sits a bit too low in the rear. I might have to look for another solution

[@apanizo2]

Im interested in the carbon antenna cover but was reading online yesterday and people reported that it interferes with their satellite radio. Have you experienced any interruptions with the antenna cover?

[@TommyLGarage]

Andres P. Well I heard that too. I never listen to satellite (haven’t subscribed actually) so it’s no issue for me. But I think you’re right. You won’t get satellite reception with it.

[@apanizo2]

Tom Lawrowski that’s a bummer! I love the carbon shark fin but also like to listen to my sat radio. I’ll have to either wrap the fin black or keep looking for options

[@ardatnc]

Tom, again great video your car is looks like a really cool. What is your job Tom ı think engineering because you have great ability to use work tools :) Thx for everything, good job.. :)

[@TommyLGarage]

Arda Tunca thanks! I’m actually in commercial property management. But I’ve always been very hands on. Renovated my house all by myself, including plumbing, electrical, walls, etc. I don’t mind getting dirty and using common hand tools. How about you? And as always, thanks for the support and kind words my friend!

[@ardatnc]

Commercial property management woow then you are a really talented Tom because your job with things you do are slightly opposite. :) I am Mechanical Engineering students, I will graduate from school a few years. I hope ;)

[@fjaff]

Needs carbon fibre spoiler.

[@TommyLGarage]

fjaff oh I had it. Ended up painting it to color match the car

[@fjaff]

@@TommyLGarage yea I saw your video when you swapped it to colour match. I much preferred it with the carbon fibre one. Makes it look more aggressive and matches the front.

[@abdullah_vedensky670]

what is the name of this color? please

[@TommyLGarage]

Yas Marina blue

[@playdoh1975]

Man that baby blue is pur sex!!!

[@TommyLGarage]

playdoh1975 I pinch myself every day!

[@uttoxeterscaffolding]

Why the 8 thumbs down

[@TommyLGarage]

No idea !! :(